DENIS MURPHY

DENIS MURPHY (IMO: 9268784) sailing under the Ireland flag.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 250000207
• IMO Number: 9268784
• Call Sign: EIJQ
• Flag State: Ireland
• Vessel Type: Passenger/Ro-Ro Cargo Ship
• AIS Type: Ro-Ro Cargo/Passenger Ship

Specification

• Gross Tonnage: 20,646 GT
• Net Tonnage: 7,644 NT
• Deadweight: 4,113 DWT
• Length Overall: 182.86 m
• Beam: 25.50 m
• Draft: 6.20 m
• Decks: 10
• Year Built: 2003

Propulsion

• Engine Type: Diesel
• Propulsion: Twin screw
• Service Speed: 21 knots
• Passenger Capacity: 1,248

Shipyard

• Builder: Aker Finnyards
• Build Location: Rauma, Finland
• Year Delivered: 2003
• Hull Number: 438

Owner/Operator

• Registered Owner: Irish Ferries
• Operator: Irish Continental Group (ICG)
• Home Port: Dublin, Ireland

Navigation/Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A
• EPIRB: Fitted
• GMDSS: Equipped
• Radar: Fitted

Operating Region

• Primary Route: Dublin – Holyhead (Irish Sea)
• Secondary Route: Dublin – Cherbourg / Rosslare – Pembroke
• Operating Sea Area: North Atlantic, Irish Sea, English Channel
• GMDSS Sea Area: A1, A2

Vessel Description

The vessel is a combined passenger and ro-ro cargo ferry operating primarily on Irish Sea routes under the Irish Ferries brand, a subsidiary of Irish Continental Group. Built at the Aker Finnyards facility in Rauma, Finland, the vessel was delivered in 2003 and is designed to carry both passengers and rolling cargo, including cars and freight trailers. With a length approaching 183 metres and a capacity for over 1,200 passengers, the vessel represents a significant unit within the Irish Ferries fleet. It operates under the Irish flag and maintains full GMDSS compliance for its operating sea areas, supporting scheduled passenger and freight services across the Irish Sea and on selected routes to France.